Chief Business Officer

Position Overview

The Campus and the University System:

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell (ENMU-Roswell) is a branch community college of Eastern New Mexico University. The campus is a Hispanic Serving Institution and has a diverse student population reflective of the community it serves.

For full consideration applications must be received by April 26, 2024

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Chief Business Officer is responsible for the administration of the business affairs for the ENMU-Roswell campus. The successful candidate will be able to clearly articulate a strategic vision for areas that report to the position. The ability to work collegially and collaboratively across the institution and ENMU system is critical to the success of this leadership role. This position provides day-to-day leadership for campus business functions which includes the business office, procurement, purchasing, auxiliary services (e.g., food services, child development center, bookstore, swimming pool), and fiscal aspects of capital projects and contracted services. The Chief Business Officer serves as the campus's senior accounting professional, business advisor, and works closely with the campus and system senior leaders in significant planning, policy, governmental matters, and decision-making actions. This position has a primary role in interpreting and analyzing complex information and data, including information from the Federal Department of Education, New Mexico Higher Education Department, and elected officials. This position provides budget and financial information to the campus community in a clear and informative manner. As a campus senior leader, the Chief Business Officer is responsible for conceptualizing, developing, recommending, and implementing the college's strategic plan as it relates to business functions. In sum, this position provides guidance to, and collaborates with, other senior leaders regarding ongoing campus business functions and management issues. The Chief Business Officer reports to the President of ENMU-Roswell and collaborates with the ENMU System Chief Financial Officer to ensure campus fiscal processes are completed in a timely manner.

ENMU-Roswell valuesthe ability to serve all students in an inclusive and equitable manner. Our campus serves students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. The successful candidate will be committed to collaborating with internal and external campus constituents to meet the campus mission of enriching lives through learning. The successful candidate will have extensive skills in management related to business reporting, analysis, and forecasting for senior administration decision-making. Additionally, the successful candidate will possess highly refined skills in problem-solving, planning, communications, and human relations combined with the confidence to implement initiatives and accept responsibility for outcomes.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Typical duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists in developing the college's strategic plan and implementing its priorities and goals

• Interacts with senior leaders to develop and implement the facility master plan

• Supervises assigned functional areas

• Manages continuous evaluation and improvement of assigned functional units

• Oversees all fiscal aspects of capital projects (i.e., planning, approvals, construction, and renovation)

• Collaborates with senior leaders regarding campus and system operations

• Oversees contracts and contractual relationships

• Coordinates budget development, presentation, and management of all funds

• Coordinates all business operations in alignment with ENMU System processes

• Collaborates with internal and external auditors

• Interacts with relevant government branches and agencies

• Directs and assesses allocations of financial resources to accomplish college strategic goals

• Recommends strategies to ensure campus stability

• Develops and maintains appropriate internal controls, budgetary controls, and business policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, local regulations, and ENMU System policies

• Ensures Generally Accepted Accounting Standards are followed

• Ensures internal and external audit requirements are met in alignment with ENMU System

• Actively supports shared governance and interacts with various campus groups

• Assures articulation between financial planning goals and all campus units

• Ensures grant fiscal and periodic reporting requirements are completed in a timely manner

• Represents the college on internal and external committees

• Formulates compliance and reporting strategies in accordance with relevant educational and financial laws, legislation, policies, regulations, and procedures

• Understands the designation Hispanic Serving Institution and its significance for institutional practices

• Assists department heads with monthly monitoring and adjustment of their respective budgets through the Banner System

• Advises administration, Community College Board Members, and the Board of Regents on financial matters in conjunction with the system CFO

• Attends and represents the campus at internal and external meetings

• Guarantees compliance with ongoing disclosure requirements and bond covenants

• Works directly with legal counsel on matters related to contracts, claims, lawsuits and other requests made by the President or Chancellor

• Ensures actuarial studies are completed as required and develops plan for funding post-employment benefit liabilities

• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of a master's degree in accounting, business administration, or finance from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning

• Experience in managing large budgets

• Seven years of related professional experience

• Five years of progressive supervisory experience

• Experience in overseeing capital projects and infrastructure bond programs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five years of professional management experience in higher education

• Experience in managing large budgets of $30 million or more

• Experience in working with state and federal agencies

• Experience with state and federal funds

• Understand student enrollment trends and demographic statistics of the community, as well as trends in academic, vocational, adult and continuous education

Working Conditions

Work is performed during normal work hours, with some evenings and weekends to meet deadlines and attend meetings.

Work is sedentary in nature that at times requires exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Additional Information

Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:

Required Documents:

Letter of Interest

Resume/ Curriculum vitae

Transcripts Official or Unofficial. (Scanned/PDF transcripts required if being used to meet the minimum or preferred qualifications; Copy and Paste transcripts will not be considered.)

ENMU-Roswell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in its programs, activities, or employment. People seeking additional information about the University's non-discrimination policy should contact the Affirmative Action Officer at (575) 562-2218. Individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation can call the office of human resources at (575) 624-7411. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs, activities, employment and admission, and the University is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. Part 106 not to discriminate in such a manner. For more information regarding Title IX please clickwww.roswell.enmu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination New Mexico is an open records state, therefore ENMU-R complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Requests for records should be sent toFrances.Dubiel@roswell.enmu.edu. For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at (575) 624-7412 or e-mailHR@roswell.enmu.edu

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

ENMU-Roswellreserves the right to cancel, change, or close any advertised position at any time. The decision to do so will be based upon the needs of the University and the final determination will rest with the President.

APPLICANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUBMITTING COMPLETE APPLICATIONS